Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 51 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522997
Common Names
- Brachypoda Agapetes
- Agapetes brachypoda
- Brachypoda Agapetes
Synonyms
- Agapetes brachypoda brachypoda [valid]
Description
Agapetes brachypoda (also called Short-Stemmed Agapetes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces bell-shaped, white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Agapetes brachypoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agapetes brachypoda is a small, bell-shaped, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agapetes brachypoda is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Agapetes brachypoda
Agapetes brachypoda can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Agapetes brachypoda FAQ
What are the common names of Agapetes brachypoda?
Short-stalked agapetes
What is the scientific classification of Agapetes brachypoda?
Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Ericales; Family: Ericaceae; Genus: Agapetes
What is the native range of Agapetes brachypoda?
Eastern Himalayas, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar
Species in the Agapetes genus
Agapetes aborensis,
Agapetes acuminata,
Agapetes adenobotrys,
Agapetes affinis,
Agapetes alberti-edwardii,
Agapetes amblyornidis,
Agapetes angulata,
Agapetes angustifolia,
Agapetes anonyma,
Agapetes arunachalensis,
Agapetes atrosanguinea,
Agapetes auriculata,
Agapetes beccariana,
Agapetes bhareliana,
Agapetes bhutanica,
Agapetes borii,
Agapetes brachypoda,
Agapetes bracteata,
Agapetes brandisiana,
Agapetes brassii,
Agapetes brevicuspis,
Agapetes bullata,
Agapetes bulleyana,
Agapetes burmanica,
Agapetes buxifolia,
Agapetes camelliifolia,
Agapetes campanulata,
Agapetes carrii,
Agapetes cauliflora,
Agapetes chapaensis,
Agapetes ciliata,
Agapetes costata,
Agapetes dalaiensis,
Agapetes discolor,
Agapetes dispar,
Agapetes emarginata,
Agapetes epacridea,
Agapetes fasciculiflora,
Agapetes filicicola,
Agapetes flava,
Agapetes forbesii,
Agapetes forrestii,
Agapetes glabra,
Agapetes graciliflora,
Agapetes griffithii,
Agapetes guangxiensis,
Agapetes haemantha,
Agapetes helenae,
Agapetes hillii,
Agapetes hookeri,
Species in the Ericaceae family